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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1968

Page

3

Athens G W Low Bidder For Street Work

Athens G W Asphalt Co of Decatur is the apparent low bidder at 56380.77 for street improvements on Reed and Ashburn streets and start within a few days with completion in 80 working days. A city delegation sought library repairs led by Mrs Martin and Janitorial services noted. Council authorized a street light on Frazier Street near Miller's Store.

Athens G&w Asphalt Co Decatur Houston Memorial Library Tien Robert al Tinnon Shorty Coggins Martin Horton DeWitt Garrett Frazier St Miller’s Alking William ID. Owens Tinnon Otis J. Guidry The Atthenian Frank N.philpot Guidry Student Government Association

Rest Stop To Be Completed In Limestone County

The $200000 rest stop on U S 31, three miles north of Decatur in Limestone County, is expected to be completed by August if work stays on schedule. Water wells are being drilled, with tests planned. at least 25 gallons per minute are needed for two rest rooms and fountains, and water must pass health department tests. Openings ceremonies are not planned, and no overnight camping will be allowed.

U.S. 31 Decatur Limestone County S. E. Caudill Caudill State Health Department U.S. 72 Elk River Lee Hi Bridge

Australian researchers study camel milk for folic acid link

Australian researchers plan to analyze camel milk for folic acid content to explain why nomads drinking camel milk appear less prone to anemia than those consuming goat milk. The study aims to identify nutritional factors in dairy that affect blood health.

Mutual Selects Thomas Coggin for Mortgage Loan Dept

Thomas E. Coggin has been appointed manager of the mortgage loan department of Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co. He is a Mobile native, a University of Alabama graduate, and comes to Decatur from Birmingham. Coggin and wife Phyllis Ann Bayliss have two children and live at 1233 North St. SE. Collier praised Coggin as well qualified to serve in the five state area.

Thomas E. Coggin Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co

River and Weather Summary for Decatur and Vicinity

River readings at Keller Memorial Bridge show 555.17 sea level with various TVA lake levels for Chickamauga Pickwick Guntersville Whitesburg Wheeler and Wilson. Forecast calls for mostly cloudy warm conditions with scattered showers today tonight and Wednesday. Highs near 82 and 84, lows around 70.

Decatur and Vicinity

More Cheers Than Jeers For George Wallace In Massachusetts

Former Gov George Wallace campaigns in Massachusetts drawing mostly cheers in Boston area suburbs as he seeks 61230 voter signatures before July 29 to qualify for November ballot. He criticizes federal control over states and attacks government intellectuals while greeting crowds with Secret Service and aides.

Ananarchist Wallace Lynnfield Boston George Decatur Daily George C. Wallace Alabama Massachusetts Bay State Secret Service

Weather Update For Alabama Light Rain Scattered Thunderstorms

Light rain and scattered thundershowers are expected to continue across most of Alabama today with warm moist air from the Gulf. Monday’s showers soaked most areas with 1 to 2 inches of rain. highs ranged from 85 to 90 degrees in various locations while early morning temperatures were in the low 70s.

Texas New England Great Lakes Ohio Valley Plains Alabama Mobilé Muscle Shoals Dothan Gulf

Three Alabama Soldiers Killed in Vietnam

The Defense Department casualty list released Monday names three Alabama service members killed in action. Army Sgt. Rufus M. Martin of Ensley, Sgt. Hollis R. Norrid of Langdale, and Pfc. James A. Woods of Jasper are identified as the fallen.

Washington Jlatest Defense Department Defense Department Alabama Army Rufus M. Martin Marylyn J. Martin Ensley Hollis R. Norrid June Norrid Langdale James A. Woods Bobbie F. Woods Jasper

Chevron Island Service Promise From The Local Pump

Chevron Islanders welcome visitors with car care service at the pump island. Staff inspect windshield and tires oil and battery to ensure safe driving. Standard sign site noted. locals described as friendly though prone to bragging.

Chevron Pump Island Chevron Island

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